Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary  
Things you need to know before you come out to Shiloh

 
     
 
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

Shiloh is a RESCUE. We are not a show barn. We don't have the nicest looking facilities as most of our corral panels, etc are donated to us. Our corrals are all safe and clean but many are mismatched. All of our resources are spent on feeding and getting the horses the care they need.

 

You WILL see crippled, thin and injured horses at Shiloh. We know they are crippled, thin and injured- that is why they are here. We rescue many horses who are in horrible shape and it takes can take many months to rehabilitate them. Injuries are treated daily and each horse is put onto a diet that is specific to that horse's needs. We work very closely with our vets and farriers and we do everything we can to help the horses at Shiloh enjoy a quality of life. 

 

Shiloh was founded for the animals, not for people. You are entering their home, please be respectful. We have many wandering animals, including crippled horses, burros, goats, and pigs. If you are afraid of animals, Shiloh is probably not the place for you!

 

For your safety and the safety of the animals, you must respect our rules. No running, screaming, teasing, or entering corrals or pastures without permission. It is a privilege to come to the rescue, not a right. Volunteers and visitors are welcome between 8am and 1pm only.

 

We do not rent out horses for riding and you cannot ride at Shiloh just because you want to. The only riding that is done at Shiloh is by our instructors and our hired riders who are helping us evaluate horses for adoptions. Sponsored horses are not ridden by their sponsors. We are a rescue not a riding stable.

 

It is hot, dusty and and you will get dirty at the ranch. That is why it is called a ranch!

 

If you have a question about a specific horse or something that you have seen, please ask Jill or Sally. Many of our volunteers do not know the specifics of each horse at the rescue. Jill or Sally will be more than happy to tell you the horse's story and what is being done to help the horse now. Many of our older or sick horses need some extra love and we will be very happy to let you know which horses can use the extra attention and spoiling.

 

We don't do horse rescue for money, publicity or praise. We do it because we love horses and want to help out horses in need. Shiloh is our passion and something that we take very seriously. It is a 24 hour/365 days a year job to care for all of the animals that call Shiloh home.

 

 

 
 
     
 
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